Curriculum review was missed opportunity to improve SEND crisis The curriculum review promised to remove blocks for schools to deliver good outcomes for children with special needs – but it has failed in two key areas, argues one expert
DfE plans £3m SEND research centre Ministers look to pilot an ‘education neuroscience research centre’ to help inform policymaking in key reform areas
Heads say SEND league tables won’t improve provision Leaders’ union warns the priority should be properly resourcing schools to deliver SEND provision
Why it’s time for a closer look at home-to-school transport Ensuring pupils arrive at school ready to learn begins with the journey that gets them there
5 principles for our once-in-a-generation inclusion reset The SEND reforms provide a rare opportunity to shape the future of our education system – here’s where to start
IPPR: ‘Specialist plans’ should replace EHCPs – but not just yet Influential think tank also calls for new SEND support category in schools, backed by law, in reforms blueprint
What schools say they do well (and not so well) on SEND Self-evaluation data from 850 schools presents rich insights for ministers as they finalise SEND reforms, says one expert
Free schools update ‘later this year’, and 3 other things we learned from ministers The education secretary and her team answered MPs’ questions in Parliament today
SEND spend could hit £15bn (more than some government departments) IFS calls on government spending watchdog to publish annual forecasts for high needs spending and deficits